2020 Democratic Hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand Can’t Even Get Her Home Delegation To Back Her

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is struggling to win over even members of her home state New York’s congressional delegation, according to a Politico report Thursday.

She even invited them to an event with New York county officials at Washington, D.C., eatery Bistro Bis, but only one showed up, Politico reported citing people with knowledge of the invitations. The invitation was reportedly extended a couple of hours before the event, which conflicted with House votes.

Gillibrand, a progressive, is the only senator angling for the 2020 Democratic nomination who has no home-state congressional backing, reported Politico. She’s also polling at roughly 1 percent compared to other potential nominees, compared to California Sen. Kamala Harris at 11 percent, according to a RealClear Politics average.

Gillibrand is trying to lock down New York support with lunches, drinks and phone calls, reported Politico. She will have to act fast in case fellow Democrats New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo or New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio jump in the 2020 race.

The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to Gillibrand’s office but did not receive a response at the time of publication.

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